British Sign Language GCSE ‘unlikely before 2028’ The Department for Education initially hoped the qualification would be launched in autumn this year
Calls for language GCSEs to be graded less harshly Analysis also suggests computer science is graded most harshly
Ministers hope new GCSE results app will save £30m a year Almost 100,000 year 11s will receive grades via a government app this year
The schools working hard for the ‘forgotten third’ Every year, about a third of GCSE pupils in England do not achieve a grade 4 in English and maths. We spoke to some of the schools defying the odds for their pupils
95%+ attendance almost doubles odds of GCSE pass DfE research finds missing just 10 days of year 11 halves the odds of getting a grade 5 in English and maths
OCR pauses geography GCSE changes amid ‘unanswered questions’ about future of exams Exam board believes it is ‘wise to wait’ for the outcome of the curriculum and assessment review
Keep Latin funding for six more months, leaders urge Phillipson Schools involved in the Latin Excellence Programme have written to the education secretary to ask for an extension
GCSEs: Exam aids to remain for three more years Bridget Phillipson extends use of formula and equation sheets for maths, physics and combined science until 2027
SEND pupils now allowed to listen to music during exams Schools will also be able to use mental health support service referral letters to apply for extra support